Associate Director, Custom Research & Consulting

1 hour, 50 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
Veris Insights

Veris Insights

Veris Insights (formerly Ivy Research Council) supports University Recruiting and Talent Acquisition leaders from 200+ employers. Armed with Veris Insights hands-on support and data, Vanguard built an effective long-term Hispanic and Latinx recruiting ...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2016

Description

  • Manage and develop a team of researchers and project managers through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
  • Track team workloads and rebalance assignments to maintain productivity and quality.
  • Serve as the primary research advisor for 1-3 employer partners and design customized research solutions for their recruiting challenges.
  • Lead custom research engagements end-to-end, including scoping questions, shaping methodology, guiding analysis, and delivering insights.
  • Present research findings and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
  • Translate quantitative and qualitative data into clear executive-ready deliverables and compelling narratives.
  • Review and refine team outputs to ensure an exceptional standard of quality.
  • Improve survey administration, data processing, and workflow automation to increase efficiency.
  • Establish and maintain best practices to drive consistency across teams.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with research leaders and company leadership on priorities and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience with a focus on coaching and developing research talent.
  • 8+ years of experience in market research, consulting, talent acquisition, university or early career recruiting, HR, or human capital preferred.
  • Proven success leading complex client engagements from design through delivery in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong consultative skills with the ability to turn ambiguous business problems into clear research protocols and actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with confidence and credibility at all levels, including senior and executive stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Comfort creating structure in ambiguous situations and driving process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
  • Proficiency with research tools such as Qualtrics or similar survey platforms, statistical software, data visualization tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; OPT/CPT holders are not eligible.

Benefits

  • Salary starting at $115,000+ annually, depending on experience.
  • Remote-first within the U.S. with occasional in-person travel to the DC office for team off-sites and key planning moments.
  • Unlimited PTO plus monthly mental health days.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • $1,000 annual wellness stipend.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
  • Paid parental leave.

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